Important change for real estate agents The N12 change deserves special attention. Beginning September 21, 2026, where a landlord gives an own-use notice and: the notice is given on or …
Residential Tenancies Act: Changes
Ontario Residential Tenancies Act — Changes Effective September 21, 2026 Issue Current Rule New Rule — Sept. 21, 2026 Practical Impact Own-use eviction — N12 compensation Landlord generally must pay …
Can Rent Be Increased During a Two-Year Fixed-Term Lease in Ontario?
A common misconception in Ontario residential tenancies is that a fixed-term lease such as a two-year agreement locks the rent for the entire duration. In reality, under the Residential Tenancies …
Appeals Are Not a Path to Rent-Free Living: Divisional Court Sends a Clear Message
The Ontario Divisional Court has released an important landlord-tenant decision that reinforces a principle increasingly emphasized in recent years: the appeal process cannot be used as a mechanism for obtaining …
Landlord Cancels a Lease Before Move-In: Jurisdiction?
Leaf v. Wang 11 March 2026 Divisional Court A recent decision from the Ontario Divisional Court clarifies an important point about lease agreements that fall apart before a tenant ever …
Tenancies: Who Pays for the Hot Water Tank Rental?
LTB Cases (residential) Disputes over hot water tank rental charges are surprisingly common in Ontario residential tenancies. Landlords often assume the charge falls under “utilities,” while Tenants argue that hot …
Additional Named Insured: Sample Lease Clauses
You will see below are sample “additional named insured” clauses, drafted separately for commercial and residential tenancies. The wording reflects how Courts and insurers actually interpret “additional insured coverage” and …
Waivers of Subrogation in Ontario Leases
When disputes arise between Landlords and Tenants after a loss, the fight is rarely between the people who signed the lease. It’s between insurers, armed with subrogation rights. Unlike additional …
“Additional Named Insureds” in Ontario Leases
Landlords often ask a deceptively simple question: “Why don’t I just require the tenant to name me as an additional insured on their policy?” In commercial leasing, that question usually …
Ontario Proposes Major Reforms for Landlords and Tenants – October 2025
The Ontario government has announced sweeping new proposals designed to modernize the rental housing system and speed up dispute resolution between landlords and tenants. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and …